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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.87, 1,323.74 and 694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.87, 1,323.74 and 694.24 is: 957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.87 : 1,323.74 = 694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.87/1,323.74 = 694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.87x = 1,323.74 × 694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.87x = 918,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,991.68/959.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.41

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